Question 1

The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cleansing
B)   irrigation
C)   debridement
D)   electrocauterization
E)   drainingF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   debridement
B)   incision
C)   biopsy specimen
D)   laceration
E)   abscessF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The instruments pictured here are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilators
B)   scalpels
C)   curettes
D)   forceps
E)   retractorsF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retractors
B)   Hemostats
C)   Scissors
D)   Curettes
E)   ForcepsF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which instrument is used to grasp the scalpel blade when loading it on the scalpel handle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Needle holder
B)   Adson
C)   Forceps with teeth
D)   Tissue forceps with teeth
E)   FoersterF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

What are the instruments pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dilators
B)   Forceps
C)   Hemostats
D)   Retractors
E)   ProbesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   are overgrown with unhealthy tissue and require surgical removal of the dead tissue
B)   protect the area from contamination and minimize scab and scar formation
C)   disrupt the tissue's blood supply by rupturing blood vessels throughout the area
D)   delay the healing process because of the infection present
E)   must be debrided to remove the jagged edgesF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has had electrocauterization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cleanse the wound with an antiseptic and apply a sterile dressing
B)   Tell the patient to call the doctor if the blister becomes too painful
C)   Encourage the patient to apply ice to the surgical site
D)   Explain to the patient that a scab or crust generally forms over the area
E)   Tell the patient to protect the site from sun exposureF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Healing speeds up if the edges of an incision or nonsurgical wound are ________ or brought together so the tissue surfaces are close to each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Healing speeds up if the edges of...

Question 10

These surgical instruments are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   retractors
B)   probes
C)   dilators
D)   forceps
E)   hemostatsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following uses an intense beam of light to cut away tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cryosurgery
B)   Electrocauterization
C)   Conventional surgery
D)   Needle biopsy
E)   Laser surgeryF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

What is the reason for checking the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack prior to opening?

Accepted Answer

A)   To be sure items inside will work
B)   To avoid putting the patient at risk for postoperative infection
C)   To be sure the package was stored properly
D)   To make sure all the proper instruments are in the pack
E)   To be sure the items inside have not been exposed to moistureF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

A wound will heal better if the edges are brought close together or ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   minimized
B)   infected
C)   approximated
D)   abscessed
E)   debridedF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following are characteristics of nonabsorbable sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are made of a sterile strand of collagen fibers.
B)   They are used for the deep inner layers of the wound.
C)   They must be removed after substantial healing has taken place.
D)   They do not have to be removed after the wound has healed.
E)   They are used when there is considerable stress on the incision.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   clippers
B)   curettes
C)   scalpels
D)   forceps
E)   retractorsF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Betadine
B)   Xylocaine
C)   epinephrine
D)   hydrogen peroxide
E)   isopropyl alcoholF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

A collection of pus that forms as a result of infection is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A collection of pus that forms as...

Question 18

Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   A diet rich in vitamin C
B)   Low levels of stress
C)   Being young
D)   Being underweight
E)   Diabetes mellitusF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

A medical assistant should include which of the following in preparing a patient for cryosurgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body
B)   Ask the patient to put on safety goggles
C)   Inform the patient that the initial sensation of cold will be followed by a burning sensation
D)   Position the patient for the administration of a general anesthetic
E)   Assist with the administration of a local anestheticF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

A jagged, open wound in the skin that extends down into the underlying tissue is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   puncture
B)   incision
C)   laceration
D)   abscess
E)   lesionF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 44: Assisting in Minor Surgery

A wound will heal better if the edges are brought close together or ____.

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A jagged, open wound in the skin that extends down into the underlying tissue is a(n) ____.

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Which instrument is used to grasp the scalpel blade when loading it on the scalpel handle?

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A collection of pus that forms as a result of infection is a(n) ________.

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Which of the following would you include in the care of a patient who has had electrocauterization?

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Which surgical instruments are used to close off blood vessels?

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The instruments pictured here are ____.

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Healing speeds up if the edges of an incision or nonsurgical wound are ________ or brought together so the tissue surfaces are close to each other.

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Which condition puts a patient at risk for wound-healing problems?

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What are the instruments pictured here?

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What is the reason for checking the date and sterilization indicator on an instrument pack prior to opening?

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The first step in preventing a nonsurgical wound from becoming infected is ____.

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Which of the following are characteristics of nonabsorbable sutures?

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Which of the following uses an intense beam of light to cut away tissue?

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The most commonly used antiseptic for minor surgery is ____.

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A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope is a(n) ____.

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Edges of an incision that are approximated ____.

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The scissor-like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are ____.

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A medical assistant should include which of the following in preparing a patient for cryosurgery?

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These surgical instruments are ____.

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